Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine Nov 2017 Vol 2 Issue 4

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

product has to be good for young and old horses alike. Thousands of accessories exist in catalogs and on-line. Horse owners should have no trouble finding the ones right for their equine partners. To me accessories include fly masks, fly leggings, bell boots, splint boots, skid boots, halters, bri- dles, breast collars, stable & turnout blankets, bits, tiedowns, reins, and lead ropes. Shampoos and grooming tools fit here too. Now I am really

Equine Therapeutic Aids, Accessories & Adorn- ments In this age of technological advancements, the In- ternet has reigned supreme as the place to “shop”. Horse lovers from backyard to amateur to profes- sional, all surf the web for innovations in equine therapeutic aids, accessories and adornments. Endless items vie for shoppers’ attentions. While researching this article, I soon understood unless I planned to write a book, I had to pick and choose a lot. Advancements in equine medicine allow veter- inarians to treat maladies that once led to scar- ring, crippling or even death. Horse owners can also treat many minor cuts, bruises and swellings at home. Antibiotics, vaccinations, pain killers, sprays, salves, muscle relaxers, stem cell therapy and surgeries all help our equine friends achieve soundness and health again.

scratching my head in confusion. Any number of these items have usefulness as therapeutic, pre- ventative or even training aids! Fly masks and leggings repel biting flies from causing sores or allow eyes and legs to heal from insect bites. Blankets, depending on weight, can keep the animal warm and its hair short, or pro- tect it from sunburn. I hope you readers see my dilemma!

Surely we can agree on halters, bridles and oth- er head gear serving as accessories.They can be useful & versatile aids to training, showing or changing behaviors. My, My, My, I just said “aids”! I wonder where equine ear plugs fall.. Probably on deaf ears. I will leave this decision to others. I see all kinds of horse “boots” as necessary ac- cessories for reining, cutting, working cowhorses and barrel racing horses. They serve as protec- tion for legs and feet. I will leave it at that and not cause anymore confusion.

Underwood Horse Medicine has become an innovative therapeutic product for equine wound care. This spray proposes to heal wounds from inside out with no scarring, proud flesh or white hairs. It requires that the wound not be cleaned. Apply the medicine several times daily and sprinkle with baking powder after each application.

Equine adornments make the horse world a beautiful place. They seem to be a female thing. Many women love jewel- ry, beads and ornaments and assume their horses will love them too! Even the plainest bridles come with tassles and/ or leather tooling.

Many popular brands of joint supplements remain on the market. Acti-Flex 4000 continues as a favor- ite keeping joints lubricated and friction free. This

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